The art of asking rather than demanding; The Wheel of Consent

The way we ask for what we want plays a pivotal role in how we navigate and experience all our relationships. The Wheel of Consent created by sex educator Betty Martin, is a powerful model and practice which gives us tools to navigate creating agreements safely and skilfully.

Sex is optional; touch is necessary.

Are you seeking sex, when actually what you want is touch? Most of us, myself included have probably at some point sought sex, when actually what we were yearning for was simply human contact. Consensual, pleasurable sex is a wonderful thing, and can be healing in itself, however we don’t actually need sex. We do however need touch…

Why a kiss is not just a kiss.

Kissing is generally a way we express some kind of intimacy and closeness. An affectionate kiss of care to our children, a peck on the check to our friend, and when it comes to our lover? There is a whole universe of kisses available to explore!

Play equals regulation for our nervous system!

Did you know that playful activity is not only fun, but has numerous benefits to us? Most children play naturally and it’s how they learn many skills, such as healthy boundaries and human connection. As adults we may stop playing entirely, and we laugh much less than when we were young. Our culture tends to dismiss play for adults, deeming it a waste of time, or unnecessary. Neither of these are true!

Polyvagal theory – connection verses trauma.

Stephen Porges Polyvagal theory (1994) has been a huge addition to the understanding of the human nervous system, and how stress and trauma affects most people to some degree and how to work with this. “Polyvagal theory – understanding trauma” is a brief summary of the workings of the nervous system, how trauma can happen, and what supports harmony or “regulation”

Like A Pro – Robyn Dalzen – Brighton 16th – 20th May 2020

It is offered to practitioners working with topics of consent, boundaries, relational intimacy, body sovereignty, trauma recovery, sexuality and communication, especially those with touch-based practices such as massage therapists, Tantra practitioners, sexological bodyworkers, sacred sexuality guides…

Tantric Massage Brighton

Tantric Massage Brighton seeks to provide an authentic experience for men and women who wish to have a sensuous, full-body massage in an atmosphere of really being taken care of with the possibility to drop into deep relaxation and pleasure.

Ritual Play Day – Brighton – 23rd November 2019

Play is a powerful antidote to the demons of our modern culture…. Isolation, depression, lack of meaning and diminished social bonding. When we play, in fun and safe ways we bring back our impulse for life, and feel more relaxed and happy. It’s really fun too!